Information
- • Hometown: - Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
- • Nationality: - English
- • Years Active: - 1977–1993
- • Genre(s): - Pop • New Wave • Synth-Pop • Post-Punk (early)
- • Label(s): - Tee • Arista • Warner Bros.
- • Associated Acts: - N/A
- • Website: -
Biography
Thompson Twins were a British pop band that formed in April 1977. Initially a new wave group, they switched to a more mainstream pop sound and achieved considerable popularity during the mid-1980s, scoring a string of hits in the United Kingdom, the United States, and around the world.
In 1993, they changed their name to Babble, to reflect their change in music from pop to dub-influenced chill-out. They continued as Babble until 1996, at which point the group permanently dissolved.
The band's name was based on the two bumbling detectives Thomson and Thompson (who are not twins) in the English language version of Hergé's comic strip The Adventures of Tintin. At various stages they had up to seven members, but their best-known incarnation was as a trio between 1982 and 1986. The band became a prominent act in the US during the Second British Invasion, and in 1985 performed at Live Aid in Philadelphia, where they were joined onstage by Madonna.
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Band Members
- • Tom Bailey – bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals (1977–1993)
- • Joe Leeway – congas, percussion, keyboards, vocals (1981–1986)
- • Alannah Currie – drums, percussion, vocals (1981–1993)
Videos
"Love On Your Side" is a 1983 song by the pop group Thompson Twins. Released as the second single from third studio album.
Love On Your Side
"Hold Me Now" is a song by British band the Thompson Twins. Written by band members, the song was produced by Alex Sadkin.
Hold Me Now
"Doctor! Doctor!" is a song performed by the British new wave band Thompson Twins. Is the second single from the band's fourth album.
Doctor! Doctor!
"You Take Me Up" is a song by the British pop group Thompson Twins. It was the third single to be taken from their 1984 album.
You Take Me Up
"Sister Of Mercy" is a song by the British pop group Thompson Twins. It was originally included on the group's 1984 album.
Sister Of Mercy
"King For A Day" is a 1985 song by the British band the Thompson Twins. It was released as the third single from the band's fifth album.